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2023 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 2
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 2 - Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued science-based management practices and habitat work.
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DNR Enhances Great Lakes Fish Population Through Stocking Efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help enhance fish populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior through its 2023 stocking efforts.
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Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Application Deadline Is Aug. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers wishing to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to submit their applications by Aug. 1.
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Fish Kills Increase Due To Warming Waters
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) alerts the public that because water temperatures are heating up, anglers may notice more dead fish than usual on their favorite waterbodies.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch Numbers For Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for Lake Michigan lake whitefish for the 2024 fishing season.
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DNR Reminds Boaters, Anglers To Help Keep Wisconsin's Waters Healthy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters and anglers to help protect Wisconsin's rivers, streams and lakes during this weekend's Drain Campaign.
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DNR Invites Everyone To Get Out And Fish During Memorial Day Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outside and cast a line during Memorial Day Weekend.
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Northern Musky Season Begins May 27
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2023 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 27, 2023 and runs through Dec. 31.
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DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Proposed Wild Bait Harvest Rule Changes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule.
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DNR To Host Fourth Public Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Trout Population
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminds the public of the upcoming fourth public meeting of the Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population.